Song Beiyun

"I agree with you when you say he is a capable man. I'm afraid he can't be called a good man, right?"

"Isn't it a bit lustful? You also saw his demeanor that day. If you were a woman, wouldn't you yearn for it?"

"Hey, don't say it's a woman, even if it's a man, I'm yearning for it."

The scholar looked back at his companion silently: "There is something wrong with you..."

Chapter 668: It will take ten years for the sunny reform on March 3, six years

Think carefully about the content of Wang Anshi's reform. Although the content also hopes to achieve the goal of enriching the country and strengthening the people through military reform, tax reform, land reform and examination reform, the core content is still inseparable from political struggle.

That is to say, the content of Wang Anshi's reform is the kind of enlightenment sitting on a high platform, with a bird's-eye view of the upper class, and has not changed or optimized the root of the entire feudal system.

However, although the reform proposed by Song Beiyun this time seems very similar to Wang Anshi's reform content, its core content is based on the lowest level of the people.

Although political struggle is indispensable, this kind of struggle is not an end but a means in the process. Although the content and experience are similar, the essence is completely different.

A vertical comparison of the reforms between Wang Anshi and Song Beiyun reveals that Song Beiyun’s reforms were based on the initial model of the industrial and agricultural society. Although the industrial system of the Great Song Dynasty was not perfect at this time, the industrial system had gradually taken shape. , Compared with Wang Anshi's period, there are essential differences in agriculture.

It can even be said that the current Song Dynasty is on the verge of the early industrial revolution, and it is only a short shot.

The reforms of both will release a large number of people into the cities, but during the Wang Anshi period there was no surplus production equipment to accommodate these people, so the reforms would instead cause hardship for the people, as well as the compulsory borrowing policy during the lean period, although the starting point was It wants to help farmers tide over the difficulties, but in practice, it will backfire because of too high interest rates and too much financial burden.

On the other hand, Song Beiyun’s reform system, because he has absolutely advanced experience, has established a foothold from the very beginning. To put it bluntly, he used an equal wealth card, and the wealth created by ordinary people is used to buy the land and materials of the rich and return them to the state. Then through policy means, these resources are redistributed to ordinary people who create wealth. The money is still the same money. After one rotation, the wealth is transferred and equalized.

After the reform is completed, the rich are still rich, but they no longer own the means of production, and the means of production are rotated to become part of the national system. The pigs raised by Da Song have no room for resistance.

Because I'm out of labor, my feet are off the ground.They have no ability to influence more people, and wealth will eventually be transformed and digested.Unless they, like the Xu family, spread their industries all over the Song Dynasty and actively expand the secondary industry.

But still the same sentence, stupid people will never be able to hold gold bricks in their hands, and if they want to live a flat life without hard work, it is basically impossible. Facing these people in the future is destined to be more intense competition and more intense competition. Cruel society.

This is the real meaning of reform, and it is also the real unfolding content of what Song Beiyun has always said.

"Officials."

Zhao Xiang was pushed in front of Zhao Xing in a wheelchair. When Zhao Xing saw him coming, he immediately stood up to greet him: "Zhao Xiang, how are you doing recently?"

"It's much better, thank you for your concern." Zhao Xiang has recovered a lot since he suffered a hemiplegia three years ago, but he still has some slurred speech, and it is quite difficult to stand up and move: "I heard that Jinling The situation in the city has changed suddenly, I don't know how the officials are doing?"

"It's all okay." Zhao Xing sighed, "I'm just a little tired."

"That's good, that's good. Officials should pay more attention to self-cultivation, and don't get sick from overwork." Zhao Xiang said with emotion: "I have suffered a lot."

Speaking of this, Zhao Xing was somewhat embarrassed, he coughed twice, and then pretended to read the report in his hand.

Zhao Xiang pondered for a moment, then suddenly said again: "Guan, this veteran has a question I want to ask the official, I wonder if the official can give me an answer."

"Excuse me, Prime Minister Zhao."

After all, Zhao Xiang is an old Jiang Hu, of course he can't say that his doubts were complained to him by people who visit him on weekdays, so he asked Zhao Xing to tell him that it was his own doubts, otherwise with the current situation of rumors, he has no right to The nominal prime minister said that he might not be able to keep those honest old friends.

"This problem has troubled the veteran for a long time, and he has always been unable to solve it." Zhao Xiang smiled stiffly and continued: "The veteran knows that the government needs to be reformed. Reform is indeed good, but if it is true that everyone can pass the scientific examination After being promoted, what should those families who have worked hard for the country do for generations? If it is so difficult, they should not be given preferential treatment? Why should ordinary scholars compete with those who have struggled for generations?"

Zhao Xing was taken aback. He really hadn't considered this issue. After sitting there thinking for a while, he could only say bitterly, "I will be concerned about this matter."

"It's true that officials are concerned, but many people are watching."

Zhao Xiang himself is an academic master, he must have his own answer in his heart, but he thinks this answer is not good, so he wants to see if Zhao Xing has an answer, after all, the impact of the reform is not one city and one county, it is necessary How can there be no answer to what will profoundly affect the next decades, centuries or even millennia?

So although he was very reluctant, he still risked offending Tian Yan to force him to question Zhao Xing, because a reformer must have an answer in his heart, so he can be regarded as a qualified reformer, and he absolutely cannot take one step at a time.

But at this moment, the door outside was pushed open, before anyone arrived, the voice came first: "Xin Guoan has already set off, and will sweep away the aristocratic families involved in this matter in a short time, it can be regarded as an example to others. .Yan Shu has also set off to perform the duties of supervisor."

Just as Song Beiyun turned the curtain, he looked up and found Zhao Xiang sitting there, and Zhao Xiang heard the voice, even if he couldn't turn around, he knew who was coming. In fact, he already knew in his heart that the so-called punishment of Song Beiyun was just a play , but it's a bit embarrassing to meet him like this.

"Ah... Prime Minister Zhao is here." Song Beiyun was not polite, and sat aside: "I also said that I will go to your place to have a look in a few days."

"Forget it, I'm worried that someone who doesn't pay attention will be caught in the prison."

Song Beiyun grinned and scratched his head: "Why did Prime Minister Zhao scratch me?"

"Hmph, I knew who did it when I saw that style of behavior. It's really a good trick, Mr. Song, to kill so many people."

Zhao Xiang has always opposed the use of violence to control violence, which is considered to be a disagreement with Song Beiyun in philosophy. Now, most of the people killed in Jinling are famous and status people, and some even have good personal relationships with Zhao Xiang. Naturally, he feels a little bit Resentful.

But he also knows that personal friendships belong to personal friendships, the fact of reform is helpless, and the death of those people is more or less their own fault.

"I don't want to either." Song Beiyun picked up the pastry next to him and stuffed it into his mouth: "I'm not a person who likes to commit crimes, but there are some things that must be carried out. The one who will be a hero again after 18 years is me."

Zhao Xing added from the side at this time: "There is also Yan Shu."

Zhao Xiang didn't want to argue with him. After all, everyone knew what he was doing. They just thought his methods were too cruel, and he was not wrong in other things.

At this moment, Zhao Xing looked at Song Beiyun as if grasping at straws.

When Song Beiyun saw Zhao Xing's virtue, he knew that Zhao Xiang must have given him some problems, and his heart was beating.

"Song Beiyun, it just so happens that you are here, and Zhao Xiang asked me a question just now, do you have the answer?"

You are asking...

Seeing Song Beiyun's expression, Zhao Xing quickly told Song Beiyun the question Zhao Xiang asked himself just now.

But Song Beiyun laughed when he heard this question: "Is this asked by Xiang Xiang or by Xiang Xiang's old friends?"

When Zhao Xiang heard this, his brows frowned immediately, he almost forgot that the little bastard beside him was the best person in the world.

"Why do you say that?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Mr. Zhao is a virtuous minister. What he considers must be the national economy and the people's livelihood. He will definitely not be such a short-sighted thing."

One sentence calmed Zhao Xiang's expression, and he thought that this little bastard is really powerful, and he scolded others and praised himself by the way, he is an old hand.

Zhao Xiang turned his head around this matter slowly: "Don't worry about this, you have the answer to this question."

"Answer? Why do you ask me such a question?" Song Beiyun frowned: "Let them ask Huang Chao."

Zhao and Zhao Xiang felt a thump in their hearts at the same time...

Ask Huang Chao?

Who is Huang Chao?That was the person who made the Tang Dynasty exist in name only and finally disappeared. Let him answer this question, so why not answer it?

"Yes, a family has fought for the country for several lifetimes, which is indeed respectable. Just like the five surnames and seven Wangs in the former Tang Dynasty, they also had such a dream before Chang'an was destroyed. But a mere yellow nest shattered their dreams. Chang'an." Song Beiyun picked up the water bottle and drank a big mouthful of water: "If you don't give people a way out, others won't give you a way out. How clear do you have to answer?"

Zhao Xiang's expression was dignified at first, then the expression on his face gradually relaxed, and finally he showed a half-smile expression, and finally he laughed.

He didn't say what he was laughing at, but his eyes seemed to have brightened up.

"Officials, the veteran will leave."

After saying that, he turned his head and looked at Song Beiyun: "Push me out, bastard."

"Come on."

Song Beiyun pushed Zhao Xiang to go out, and the two of them were silent for a long time. When they were about to leave the palace gate, Zhao Xiang suddenly signaled Song Beiyun to stop: "How long will the reform take?"

"The longest is 20 years, and the shortest is ten years. At least one generation of growth is needed."

"The old man can only wait for ten years." Zhao Xiang tried his best to turn his head and look at Song Beiyun: "At most, at most."

"That's ten years." Song Beiyun said with a smile: "I will increase my efforts, but this is the only way I can do it. I don't care about the future."

"Ah."

After saying this, Zhao Xiang didn't say any more, and let his servants push him away outside the palace gate.

Song Beiyun stood there for a long time, then suddenly sighed, turned and returned to the palace.

Chapter 669: Sunny September 3, Six Years

The tremors in the upper floors of Jinling City continued, and there was something new to watch every day, but the lives of the people had gradually begun to recover. People were still talking about Song Beiyun and those who were executed.

Politics, in the first place, is the fight between the lower class and the upper class, so let's talk about it, and no one cares.

Song Beiyun is still nesting in the palace. He is taking the crown prince and Song Nuanyu's daughter with him. He is using an iron pot to stuff the koi from Japan in the imperial garden at the moment. There is a large sheep fan bone on the iron frame beside him. Roasting, the majestic and sacred palace was made like a night market barbecue gathering area on Jinzhou Street.

"After this matter is over, you both have to go to Chang'an to study with me." Song Beiyun said to the five-year-old prince, "I will take care of you when the time comes."

The crown prince is an iron-headed boy who is not afraid of anything, but only in Song Beiyun, he is as well-behaved as a kitten, because this uncle is a real beater, and his status is not easy to use.

"Uncle, can't you just clean it up?"

The little girl next to her held her brother's hand and looked at Song Beiyun pitifully: "Is that all right?"

"That can't be done, the little bastard is very bad." Song Beiyun pinched the little princess's face: "If you don't repair the little tree, you can't go straight."

At this time, it happened that Zhao Xing came back from court, and the servant next to him was following him with a lot of documents in his hands. When he passed by the imperial garden, he smelled a strong smell of barbecue, and he immediately knew who was here. sinned.

When he walked in and took a look, sure enough, when he stepped forward to take a look, he was furious: "You thing that burns zithers and cooks cranes! Koi! This is a koi!"

"It's koi and not koi, you should eat it." Song Beiyun tore off a piece of mutton and handed it to him: "How about it, did you have a quarrel again today?"

"No, someday there will be no noise." Zhao Xing also sat down on the stone next to him regardless of his appearance: "The Yushitai participated in the Privy Council, saying that the Privy Council was not strictly governing, which led to a large number of rebellious generals. They said that the Privy Council should be dismantled , I thought this was a good idea, but when the Privy Council exploded, I refused to say anything."

"Of course not. Once the Privy Council is dismantled, the military reform will be finalized. The Privy Council is not stupid." Song Beiyun shook his head and said, "There is no rush for the military reform. You should first find a way to send me back to Chang'an. Otherwise, it will take longer The affairs of Xixia will be delayed."

"There is nothing we can do now." Zhao Xing looked helpless, and could only tear up a mouthful of roasted lamb angrily: "How many eyes are staring at you, people who want you to die can slap seven or eight."

"Trouble." Song Beiyun frowned: "Trouble."

"Who is in charge of the overall situation in Chang'an?"

Seeing Song Beiyun's silence, Zhao Xing suddenly widened his eyes: "It can't be Brother Yelu?"

"How is it possible, Brother Yusheng is here." Song Beiyun shook his head and said, "Now the work at this stage has been arranged, but the Xixia side may produce results after the summer, can we let the Xixia Natu return to the Song Dynasty this year? This is the only time, the opportunity must not be missed. I am worried that Brother Yusheng will not be able to do it alone, and he may suffer a disadvantage because he has no diplomatic experience."

After hearing this, Zhao Xing also became anxious. He walked back and forth holding hands, and looked at Song Beiyun: "Yan Shu is not here, Yusheng is too busy, you can't get out. I'm fucking..."

"Say swear words in front of the children." Song Beiyun leaned against the tree and thought for a while: "There is a way, do you want to try it?"

"Try!"

"The emperor came to Chang'an in person." Song Beiyun looked up at Zhao Xing: "Firstly, to ease the atmosphere in the court, and secondly, to support the situation in the northwest."

After listening, Zhao Xing stared at Song Beiyun: "Can I walk?"

"It's not a big problem to go on for three to five months. You can let the prime minister supervise the country." Song Beiyun explained: "It's the most suitable stage for Lao Ding to supervise the country. It happens to be when the new law is promulgated. It’s Lao Ding’s job. Just let him watch over the past few months.”

"No, I don't worry." Zhao Xing shook his head: "Then it's fine, you have to check for me."

"I'll check it out for you? Old Ding can eat me raw." Song Beiyun waved his hand and said, "I'm not worthy. I can at most give him some reference."

After thinking for a while, Zhao Xing stood up with the sheep bone in his hand: "I'll call them to discuss it."

The matter of innovation will always be quarreled to the end. Although the dust is still undecided, it is actually a coffin-covering matter, so it is good for the emperor to avoid it for a while and let the procedures in the court run on a normal track.

So it is a good thing to go to Chang'an, and many auxiliary ministers agree, but they are somewhat concerned about Song Beiyun living in the palace...

"Why don't you just go to jail." Lao Ding thought about it for a while and said, "It's always inappropriate for a foreigner to live in the palace."

"On special occasions." Zhao Xing waved his hand and said, "I'm afraid he will die suddenly outside."

The other ministers also looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing what to say. This wayward emperor would always do something unpredictable. Compared with that Song Beiyun, he was even worse than that.

"What? I still live in the palace after you leave? Are you crazy?"

Song Beiyun was even more excited than those ministers when he got the news: "What is this called? Please help, you are an emperor."

"Then what do you say, you can't show up."

"That's all right, all right, I can't live in the imperial palace." Song Beiyun waved his hand and said, "Brothers have to avoid it for a while, let alone you are an emperor. You put me in the Xiangguo Temple, where it's safe."

"Alright, it just so happens that Uncle Fu also lives in Xiangguo Temple these days."

"Huh? What does my father-in-law do living there?"

"It's not because of Zhao Cheng. Zhao Cheng is now a layman and devotes himself to worshiping Buddha. Uncle Wang was afraid that she would do something stupid, so he lived with her. Your safety there is no problem."

Song Beiyun pondered for a moment: "Actually, if I had given up on Zhao Cheng back then, wouldn't there be so much shit?"

"Then I know why you are out of date." Zhao Xing spread his hands: "How can my Zhao family's daughter treat you badly?"

After finishing speaking, Zhao Xing suddenly slapped his head: "By the way, I'd have forgotten if you didn't tell me! I put Zuo Rou under house arrest in Zhengyang Palace a few days ago, and I've been so busy these days that I forgot about her! Mom!"

Song Beiyun's eyes widened: "Why are you putting her under house arrest?"

"I'm afraid that something will happen to her, brother." Zhao Xing let out a long breath and said, "Her father and her man control all the military power of Song Dynasty. How dare I let this ancestor run around?"

"Stop talking nonsense, hurry up... I'm afraid she will burn your Zhengyang Palace to the ground!"

The two hurried towards the harem and came to Zhengyang Palace. From afar, they saw Zuo Rou lying on the wall with both hands, and resting his chin on the low wall, looking like he was about to die.

She didn't turn her head when she heard the footsteps. She was under house arrest for almost a month, and she was going crazy now.